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A taste of Guangzhou

Lai Heen

丽轩

The Cantonese restaurant of the Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou in Zhujiang New Town, a star holder since the first Guangzhou guide in 2018. The room is split into semi-private dining spaces and is an expensive but comfortable introduction to hotel-grade Cantonese, with dim sum served at lunch.

Price not confirmed — Michelin rates it ¥¥¥Michelin 1 star 2026Tianhe (Zhujiang New Town), 3F Ritz-Carlton, 3 Xing An Road. Nearest metro station not confirmed.
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Why come here

A place worth making time for

Michelin one star, retained in the 2026 guide.

The house favourites

What to order

Point at the Chinese. Staff will understand it even where the menu has no English at all.

  • Poached sunflower chicken (葵花鸡 / 白切鸡)
  • Steamed crab custard (蟹肉蒸蛋)
  • Braised shrimp with okra (秘制汁焖虾配秋葵)
  • Crispy roast pork belly (脆皮烧腩)

What it actually tastes like

Poached chicken is served with skin and on the bone, and is intentionally pale and lightly seasoned.

Allergens in this kitchen

shellfisheggsoygluten/wheat

This is the kitchen, not one dish. Woks, fryers, blanching water and utensils are shared in almost every Chinese restaurant, so for a serious allergy treat the whole premises as the unit rather than ordering around it.

Get to know the menu

Local specialities to try here

White-cut chicken 白切鸡Mild, clean and faintly sweet chicken with a gelatinous skin; the ginger-scallion dip does the seasoning.